PALM COAST, Fla. – It was a big night for kids in Flagler County as they learned they were part of this year’s annual ‘Shop with a Cop‘ event.

Children and shoppers, made up of law enforcement from multiple agencies, head in to shop on December 14, 2024. Flagler News Weekly

Hosted by Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the Flagler Sheriff’s Children’s Charities, kids of all ages kicked off the night with fun and games, awed by the arrival of Santa via a very special ride, before taking off on a $225 shopping spree at the Wal-Mart in Palm Coast, courtesy of agency staff and community partners.

Parents and grandparents were delighted to watch as their loved ones were given the VIP treatment from start to finish with a night they’ll never forget.

Wal-Mart store manager Janet Baldwin said the store ordered extra inventory to accommodate the shoppers, for what they consider one of the best nights of the year.

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly greets a child in a decorated FCSO car. Flagler News Weekly

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office employees donated $24,000 in payroll deductions to the ‘Shop with a Cop’ event with the remainder of the $35,000 donated by local businesses and organizations.

PalmCoastNow contributed to this report.